To repeal section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and nullify certain Presidential proclamations imposing a tariff or other duty pursuant to such section, and for other purposes.

On August 27, 2026, Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-IL) introduced HR10175, a bill to repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and nullify certain Presidential proclamations imposing tariffs under that section. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, the primary tax and trade committee, and has 7 Democratic cosponsors. This is an early-stage bill with no committee action yet. The bill targets the legal basis for tariffs imposed under Section 338, which allows the President to impose duties on countries that discriminate against US commerce. Repealing this section would remove a key statutory authority for tariff imposition, effectively nullifying existing tariffs imposed under it. The bill does not authorize any funding; it is a regulatory change that removes tariff protections. The money trail is indirect: removing tariffs reduces the cost of imported goods, increasing competition for domestic producers. The primary beneficiaries of the current tariffs are domestic manufacturers and steel producers, who face less import competition. If tariffs are removed, these companies would face increased competition from foreign imports, potentially lowering prices and margins. The bill is in early stages with no hearings or markup scheduled. It faces significant hurdles in the Republican-controlled House, where trade protectionism has bipartisan support. The legislative path requires committee approval, House floor vote, Senate passage, and Presidential signature. Given the early stage and partisan sponsorship, passage is uncertain and likely years away if at all.